We are a civictech dedicated to using free software and open data to generate positive social impact, making the planet a more sustainable place. Our mission is to make public information more accessible and understandable, promoting transparency and citizen participation. Learn more about our sustainability policy.
Services
Access to Unpublished Data
We obtain data not yet published through the Brazilian Freedom of Information Act (Lei de Acesso à Informação), enabling novel analyses and applications
Public Data Analysis
Using our own methodology for data cross-referencing, we conduct in-depth analyses of public data, regardless of the size of the databases
Creation of Data Platforms
We develop custom Web platforms that facilitate the collection, access, analysis, and visualization of data
Automation and AI
We automate data collection and processing processes, using the latest AI models to enrich information
Projects and clients
We seek long-term partnerships with organizations that generate positive impact on society, providing data technology so they can focus on their core activities.
Brasil.IO
Platform that facilitates access to open data, including the Brasil.IO COVID19 project, a reference during the pandemic, and notable freedom of information requests (such as the release of company and partner data). Free and open, it is developed and maintained by us and supported by crowdfunding.
Deforestation Monitoring Monitor
Based on Mapbiomas deforestation alerts, which include reports with satellite images, and data from enforcement agencies such as Ibama and ICMBio, the dashboard displays clear statistics on environmental infraction enforcement.
LupaScan
Social media monitoring system for elected officials that assists the reporting team in identifying hate speech and disinformation, using AI to transform unstructured information into relevant data. Developed with support from the Google News Initiative.
VacinaBR
Developed with IQC and SBim, the platform simplifies access to historical immunization data in Brazil, facilitating decisions for managers and access for journalists and researchers, who can view the data in map, graph, or table format.
CruzaGrafos
With hundreds of millions of records, it facilitates the visualization of corporate and political relationships and is used by hundreds of investigative journalists. Developed with support from the Google News Initiative.
CPDOC/FGV: AI Research
In this research, we evaluated AI models to extract data from a collection of nearly 1.2 million images, including the Oral History Program, Personal Archives, and the Brazilian Historical-Biographical Dictionary.
Open Databases
We have extensive experience in analyzing dozens of open Brazilian databases from various areas. We have created an innovative methodology for cross-referencing data in these databases and conducting analyses and developing platforms with this data in record time.
Elections and Politics
- Historical candidacies
- Assets declared by candidates
- Campaign donations and expenses
- Politically exposed persons
Companies and Businesses
- Data from 59M+ CNPJs
- Companies and branches
- Information about partners
- Federal Active Debt
Federal Government
- Federal employees
- Social benefits
- Bids and contracts
- Expense execution
- Sanctions on companies and individuals
Environment
- Infraction notices (IBAMA and ICMBio)
- Environmental embargoes
Financial Market
- Fund documents (FundosNET)
- Stock exchange and over-the-counter trading (B3)
- Listed funds and dividends
Data Journalism
Since 2017, Pythonic Café has been collaborating on journalistic investigations of relevant stories with collection, analysis, and cross-referencing of structured and unstructured open data, using free software and AI.
Health plans face a new lawsuit every 2 minutes in the country; understand the rise in judicialization
Estadão
06/26/2024
Agribusiness and far-right drive fake news machine about global warming
Agência Pública
07/30/2023 - Winner of Covering Climate Now
Companies profit by selling fake natural cures on the internet
Veja
07/18/2023
Nome aos Bois
Repórter Brasil
11/30/2022 - Winner of the 2023 Gabo Award
Tarcísio and Onyx lead donations from environmental offenders among gubernatorial candidates
Repórter Brasil
10/28/2022
Of the 35 parties contesting the elections, 25 have candidates with zero or one vote in 2016
Gênero e Número
09/19/2018
Free Software
We believe in the power of collaborative development and the positive impact of free software. Our projects are licensed with open and copyleft licenses, contributing to a more accessible and transparent technological ecosystem. Get to know some of our main projects:
rows
Library that facilitates access, conversion, and cleaning of tabular data in various formats.
socios-brasil
Open data on companies, establishments, and partners from the Brazilian Federal Revenue.
eleicoes-brasil
Data on candidacies, declared assets, donations, and campaign spending for various elections.
transparencia-gov-br
All datasets available on the Brazilian Federal Government's Transparency Portal.
youtool
Python library for easy access to YouTube data, including metadata and content download.
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